Hey everyone. If you haven't already, check out my MA5S build I posted a few months back. It was a project for my FX Props class. I'm pretty proud of the fabrication, but the paint job and final build were a bit rushed as the class is only a quarter long.
I wanted to rebuild it when I had the time, and I've finally been able to start the process. This time it will have a bit more precision. I took an Auto CADD/Solidworks class this quarter and our final was to translate a previous project into the software. The pics below will show the final render. As this is an Auto CADD program, it is fully dimensioned in 3d space.
This will most likely be a slow build, as I will be in a mechanical masks class next quarter(a lot of work), but I will most definately keep you all updated. Because I have very accurate 3d models of the rifle, I intend to 3d print a lot of the components. Others will likely be cut out using our Modella machine. These Modella pieces will most likely be formed out of a placeholder light foam. I will then mold the parts out of silicone with a fiberglass jacket and then cast them in a harder plastic later on.
I've also started teaching myself micro-controller programming using the Arduino platform, so I also hope to have a fully functional ammo counter. Anyway, sorry for the novel. I'll try to update as frequently as I can.
I wanted to rebuild it when I had the time, and I've finally been able to start the process. This time it will have a bit more precision. I took an Auto CADD/Solidworks class this quarter and our final was to translate a previous project into the software. The pics below will show the final render. As this is an Auto CADD program, it is fully dimensioned in 3d space.
This will most likely be a slow build, as I will be in a mechanical masks class next quarter(a lot of work), but I will most definately keep you all updated. Because I have very accurate 3d models of the rifle, I intend to 3d print a lot of the components. Others will likely be cut out using our Modella machine. These Modella pieces will most likely be formed out of a placeholder light foam. I will then mold the parts out of silicone with a fiberglass jacket and then cast them in a harder plastic later on.
I've also started teaching myself micro-controller programming using the Arduino platform, so I also hope to have a fully functional ammo counter. Anyway, sorry for the novel. I'll try to update as frequently as I can.